Car comparison

BMW X3 (G01) 30dvsBMW X4 (G02) 30d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (G01)

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021
VS

BMW X4 (G02)

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,214 km
    755 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,214km755mi
Calculated
1,214km755mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,708mm185in
4,752mm187in
Width
1,891mm74in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,676mm66in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (G01) 30dBMW X4 (G02) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX4 (G02)30d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX4 (G02)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
24.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX4 (G02)30d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
BMWX4 (G02)30d
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX4 (G02)30d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.7 s
BMWX4 (G02)30d5.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,214 km
755 mi
BMWX4 (G02)30d
1,214 km
755 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (G01)30d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWX4 (G02)30d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
BMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (G01) 30d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (G01)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWX4 (G02)30d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (G01)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02)30d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (G01)30dBMWX4 (G02)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
1,214 km
755 mi
1,214 km
755 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (G01) 30dBMW X4 (G02) 30d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW X4 (G02) 30d

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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